Government Transformation Magazine

We were lucky enough to be invited in to HM Treasury's Innovation Day 24 yesterday, and will be covering some of the transformational work being spearheaded by HMT, and across government, next week - but for now here's former GCDO Mike Potter's thoughts on the theme of attracting and retaining innovators in government, which came from a conversation with HMT's Chief Information Officer, Huw Stephens . 👀 One of the most pressing challenges for government is retaining innovative talent. Mike identified three key factors for success: 1. Connection to Mission: Public servants are deeply motivated by a sense of purpose. "When people feel connected to the mission, they’re more likely to go the extra mile," Potter said. 2. Autonomy: Empowering employees to make decisions and see the impact of their work fosters a sense of ownership. "Autonomy fuels creativity and engagement," he explained. 3. Development Opportunities: Providing growth and learning opportunities keeps employees engaged. "A lot of learning happens on the job—throwing yourself in at the deep end and engaging with others across teams," Potter said. Full article in the comments. 👇 #GovernmentTransformation #HMT #ID24

🌟 What did this year's Government Transformation Summit reveal about the future of public services? 🌟 Bella Copland, Principal Strategist at Valtech shares her reflections on what leaders from across government had to say about collaboration, innovation, and delivering citizen value in challenging times. From bold digital transformation initiatives to actionable insights on AI, data, and sustainability, this year’s summit set the stage for a reimagined public sector. Discover Bella's key takeaways and why this event has become the must-attend gathering for public sector changemakers: 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gSNW7nRr #GovTech #TransformationLeadership #PublicSectorInnovation

New research has highlighted the critical — but often unrealised — potential of data to revolutionise public service delivery: https://lnkd.in/eR5He92d Commissioned by esynergy in collaboration with Government Transformation Magazine, the report - Leading from the Front: Using Data and Digital Integration to Cut Costs and Improve Public Services - offers a deep dive into how data is shaping government operations, drawing insights from 100 senior leaders in the public sector. While optimism about data integration is growing, the research suggests a continuing disconnect between ambition and implementation. Despite recognition of data’s transformative power, persistent challenges such as resource constraints, leadership gaps and outdated systems continue to hinder progress.

Following last week's direct criticism of Civil Service's approach to risk - Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden follows-up with speech to outline a new emphasis on experimentation and innovation. https://lnkd.in/eQ55c4qq

The Prime Minister seemed to be channelling his inner Dominic Cummings as he delivered his 'Plan for Change' yesterday. Beyond the missions, milestones, steps, and foundations - what was he saying about Civil Service capability, and the need for public sector reform? 👀 https://lnkd.in/eUDg2B-G

Is the effort and complexity of data sharing holding back government transformation? Our new research reports suggests that the perceived burden of data sharing does indeed make organisations reluctant to engage in the process. Produced in collaboration with esynergy, the report contains insights from 100 UK Government DDaT leaders. Download your copy of "Leading from the Front - Using Data and Digital Integration to Cut Costs and Improve Public Services". 📩 https://lnkd.in/e2impp8h

Does public sector data have a leadership issue? Our exclusive new research reveals that 47% of DDaT leaders surveyed said the data function reported into the Chief Operating Officer rather than a Chief Data Officer. "While a great deal of focus has been put on the emergence of the Chief Data Officer role in government departments in recent years, only 13% of respondents said that a CDO was responsible for the data and digital functions at the executive level." Produced in collaboration with esynergy, the report contains insights from 100 UK Government DDaT leaders. Download your copy of "Leading from the Front - Using Data and Digital Integration to Cut Costs and Improve Public Services". 📩 https://lnkd.in/e2impp8h 

"We’re starting to see some really meaningful use cases surface in citizen and business experience. But the biggest impediment to delivering cross-government collaboration and increasing productivity is the sharing of data. It’s still a barrier to unlocking real change.” - Craig Suckling , Chief Data Officer, UK Government. Our new research report, produced in collaboration with esynergy, is full of insights from UK Government's DDaT leaders. Download your copy of "Leading from the Front - Using Data and Digital Integration to Cut Costs and Improve Public Services". 📩 https://lnkd.in/e2impp8h

Have you downloaded your copy of our exclusive new research exploring data adoption in the UK public sector? Gain access here: https://lnkd.in/e2impp8h 🚀 Leading from the Front - Using Data and Digital Integration to cut costs and improve Public Services. 🚀 In this comprehensive research report commissioned by esynergy in collaboration with Government Transformation Magazine, Chief Data Officers at some of the government's biggest departments share how they are trying to use data management and digital integration to push government into the digital age.